NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

What does the presence of plasma protein in blood cause?
  1. Metric force
  2. Oncotic force
  3. Nothing. Plasma protein in blood is normal.
  4. Increased urination
Explanation
Answer - B - The presence of plasma protein in the blood causes oncotic force. This makes the blood hypertonic and draws water into the bloodstream. This is the principle force that returns water to the blood from the capillary beds following cellular respiration.
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